Quivering Oil Gauge
shooby
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- 1978 CJ5
360 V8, T18,D20,Teralows,D30 w/OX, AMC 20 w/OX, 1 piece Moser, 33"BFGs, Howell TBI, Mallory HEI
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Quivering Oil Gauge
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Torxhead
Always Off-Roading Jeeper
I have heard of bad gauges causing this, but there is also a new sending unit in the system also to consider. I think it is probably the gauge since they are made in China. Some guys convert to a mechanical gauge when it goes bad.
Hedgehog
Always Off-Roading Jeeper
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- -1975 Jeep CJ5, 360 V8, Headers, Duel Exhaust,T15 transmission, D-20 Transfer case, Twin Stick Conversion, Warn 8274 Winch
-1951 Willys Wagon, 4 cylinder, "F" head, little rust, very close to stock
I had trouble with my oil pressure gauge and replaced it with an Auto Meter gauge. I've had it a couple years now and would buy another one. The gauge looks enough like a stock unit to allow it to fit right in with the others. Also, it's easier to install than the stock gauge.
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- Springfield, Missouri-U.S.A. Earth
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- '85 CJ-7, 258/4.2L 6cyl. Bought new in 1985. Full cage, Warn 8274 winch, Ford 9" rear, front/rear Detroit Lockers w/4:88 R&P. T-5 tranny and 4:1 t'case. 33X12.50-15 BFG/AT, MSD ign, on board air---
Crown = China JUNK!
He's what you should be use'n..
Oil Pressure Gauge. Black Dial, Mechanical Oil Pressure Gauge.
LG
Hedgehog
Always Off-Roading Jeeper
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- -1975 Jeep CJ5, 360 V8, Headers, Duel Exhaust,T15 transmission, D-20 Transfer case, Twin Stick Conversion, Warn 8274 Winch
-1951 Willys Wagon, 4 cylinder, "F" head, little rust, very close to stock
Lumpy -I looked at those, but didn't see a speedometer amongst'em. Speed Hut is very proud of the fact that they are Made in America too.
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- Springfield, Missouri-U.S.A. Earth
- Vehicle(s)
- '85 CJ-7, 258/4.2L 6cyl. Bought new in 1985. Full cage, Warn 8274 winch, Ford 9" rear, front/rear Detroit Lockers w/4:88 R&P. T-5 tranny and 4:1 t'case. 33X12.50-15 BFG/AT, MSD ign, on board air---
Hedgehog
Always Off-Roading Jeeper
- Posts
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- Location
- Tucson/Marana Arizona
- Vehicle(s)
- -1975 Jeep CJ5, 360 V8, Headers, Duel Exhaust,T15 transmission, D-20 Transfer case, Twin Stick Conversion, Warn 8274 Winch
-1951 Willys Wagon, 4 cylinder, "F" head, little rust, very close to stock
Sorry, no argument there or here for that matter. You mentioned the gauges before, I looked at them at the time, but went with another USA made set. I mention the lack of Speedometer because it surprised me that they were missing from the line up. Now, the page you linked shows several different manufacturers gauges, are they ALL at the quality level you prefer?
- Posts
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- Springfield, Missouri-U.S.A. Earth
- Vehicle(s)
- '85 CJ-7, 258/4.2L 6cyl. Bought new in 1985. Full cage, Warn 8274 winch, Ford 9" rear, front/rear Detroit Lockers w/4:88 R&P. T-5 tranny and 4:1 t'case. 33X12.50-15 BFG/AT, MSD ign, on board air---
From what I have seen-Those gauges I like hold up well and I see them in many race cars.
BTW: Auotmeter gauges are stuff'd with China made innards.
Me-I'm using old USA made SW gauges, I put in 25+ years ago.
LG
BTW: Auotmeter gauges are stuff'd with China made innards.
Me-I'm using old USA made SW gauges, I put in 25+ years ago.
LG
Hedgehog
Always Off-Roading Jeeper
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- Tucson/Marana Arizona
- Vehicle(s)
- -1975 Jeep CJ5, 360 V8, Headers, Duel Exhaust,T15 transmission, D-20 Transfer case, Twin Stick Conversion, Warn 8274 Winch
-1951 Willys Wagon, 4 cylinder, "F" head, little rust, very close to stock
Maybe, I plead "Guilty" to buying gauges that are advertised at being "Made in the USA", but might have foreign guts.
shooby
Jeeper
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- 1978 CJ5
360 V8, T18,D20,Teralows,D30 w/OX, AMC 20 w/OX, 1 piece Moser, 33"BFGs, Howell TBI, Mallory HEI
Thanks for the responses. I ordered some of the Speedhut CJ gauges. I'll report back when I get 'em up and running.
jdcaples
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J - Jeep
0 - Year 1980
M - 1980: 4-speed Manual
93 -Inches of Wheelbase?
E - 4150# GVW
C - 6 Cyl, 258 CID, 2 Bbl
Dana 300, SR-4, stock and rusting; I'm the fourth owner.
Me too. My Autometer gauge faceplates say "Sycamore, IL USA" on the bottom edge. If they weren't made in the US, it should indicate where it's made or not say anything at all.
-Jon